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Top 5 Things to See Before You Start Your Day: February 5

1. 'Cookie Monster' sends 2nd note in sculpture theft: Police in Germany say someone dressed as the Cookie Monster has sent a second note regarding a stolen cookie sculpture - this time saying he wants to return it.

2. Pittsburgh girl, 6, crashes car in bid to see dad: Pittsburgh police say a determined 6-year-old girl didn't hurt anyone when she crashed her mother's car while trying to drive across town to visit her father.

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4. Obama birth-control proposal: Some religious groups reject revised plan: The Obama administration proposed a way Friday that women working for religious nonprofits could receive free birth-control coverage without mandating that their employers pay for it.

5. Canada begins phasing out its penny: Canada started phasing out its penny, the nuisance coins that clutter dressers and cost more than their one-cent value to produce.

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Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport
Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport
COLONIE, N.Y. -- Thanks to community support, some local WWII veterans were able to fly to the nation's capital this morning to see a memorial dedicated for their service. NEWS CENTER's Mark Baker emceedMore >>
Thanks to community support, some local WWII veterans were able to fly to the nation's capital this morning to see a memorial dedicated for their service.More >>
Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot
Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. -- Coulson's News Center tells the NEWS CENTER they've done more sales Friday than they would normally do for the lotto in one month, tons of people hoping to get their hands on the $600More >>
Coulson's News Center tells the NEWS CENTER they've done more sales Friday than they would normally do for the lotto in one month, tons of people hoping to get their hands on the $600 million Powerball jackpot.More >>
Parishioners celebrate dedication of Saint Ann Catholic Church
Parishioners celebrate dedication of Saint Ann Catholic Church
WATERVLIET, N.Y. - Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, was officially "dedicated to God" Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony. In 2004, extensive repairs andMore >>
Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, was officially "dedicated to God" Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony.More >>
Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises funds to help fight chronic disease
Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises funds to help fight chronic disease
ALBANY, N.Y. – The annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held at the Crossings of Colonie Saturday to help raise funds to fight the disease that affects thousands worldwide. Cystic fibrosis is an inheritedMore >>
The annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held at the Crossings of Colonie Saturday to help raise funds to fight the disease that affects thousands worldwide.More >>
Assemblyman Vito lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature
Assemblyman Vito lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing young women staffers for years says he will resign before he's expelled from the Legislature. Assembly Speaker Sheldon SilverMore >>
A New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing young women staffers for years says he will resign before he's expelled from the Legislature.More >>
Fallen heroes remembered during Albany motorcade
Fallen heroes remembered during Albany motorcade
ALBANY, N.Y. – Fallen heroes were remembered Saturday along an American flag draped Route 9 with a motorcade procession. A community project, Please Remember Me is meant to remember members of the CapitalMore >>
Fallen heroes were remembered Saturday along an American flag draped Route 9 with a motorcade procession.More >>
Spring cleaning kicks off in Cohoes with Hazardous Waste Day
Spring cleaning kicks off in Cohoes with Hazardous Waste Day
COHOES, N.Y. – Cohoes residents began their spring cleaning Saturday during Cohoes Hazardous Waste Day which coincided with its annual Spring Clean Up Day. Hazardous Waste Day offers citizens a way toMore >>
Cohoes residents began their spring cleaning Saturday during Cohoes Hazardous Waste Day which coincided with its annual Spring Clean Up Day.More >>
NY Assembly seeks uncertain expulsion of Vito Lopez
NY Assembly seeks uncertain expulsion of Vito Lopez
By MICHAEL GORMLEY and MICHAEL VIRTANENAssociated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York's Assembly next week will begin a rare and uncertain effort to expel 1 of its veteran Democrats, who is accused ofMore >>
New York's Assembly next week will begin a rare and uncertain effort to expel 1 of its veteran Democrats, who is accused of groping and intimidating young female staffers.More >>
Rensselaer County Clerk seals pistol permit records
Rensselaer County Clerk seals pistol permit records
TROY, N.Y.---Since the SAFE Act went into effect, there have been a number of controversies surrounding it. Now, another county is taking a stand against one of its provisions, by sealing all pistol permitMore >>
Pistol permits are public information, but along with the SAFE Act came the option for permit holders to sign an exemption form, allowing their information to be private. Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola says this is a giant financial burden on the county and has taken the matter into his own hands, asking other county clerks to do the same.More >>
Young crash survivor gets special day
Young crash survivor gets special day
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A young boy who lost his mother and brother in a car accident in March is getting a very special treat Friday. Matthew Sleight, 7, was in the crash along State Route 67 in the town ofMore >>
A young boy who lost his mother and brother in a car accident in March is getting a very special treat Friday.More >>

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Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport

Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport

Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot

Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot

Parishioners celebrate dedication of Saint Ann Catholic Church

Parishioners celebrate dedication of Saint Ann Catholic Church

Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises funds to help fight chronic disease

Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises funds to help fight chronic disease

Assemblyman Vito lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature

Assemblyman Vito lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature

Fallen heroes remembered during Albany motorcade

Fallen heroes remembered during Albany motorcade

Spring cleaning kicks off in Cohoes with Hazardous Waste Day

Spring cleaning kicks off in Cohoes with Hazardous Waste Day

NY Assembly seeks uncertain expulsion of Vito Lopez

NY Assembly seeks uncertain expulsion of Vito Lopez

Rensselaer County Clerk seals pistol permit records

Rensselaer County Clerk seals pistol permit records

Young crash survivor gets special day

Young crash survivor gets special day

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